Top Chef Junior is an American reality competition television series that serves as a spin-off of the popular Top Chef series. Ordered in 2008 for an eight-episode run on Bravo, the show had never aired, nor is it known if any episodes were produced at that time. However, nine years later, Top Chef Junior was mentioned as the marquee program for Universal Kids, an NBCUniversal-owned children's channel launched on September 9, 2017. Season 1 consisted of 14 episodes and feature 12 young chefs, aged 9–14. The winner receives $50,000 and the title of Top Chef Junior. The show is hosted by actress Vanessa Lachey, with Top Chef Masters and Top Chef Duels host Curtis Stone serving as its head judge. Top Chef Junior premiered on October 13, 2017. In November 2017 Top Chef Junior was renewed for a 2nd season, which premiered on September 8, 2018. It consists of 12 finalist chefs aged 9–14.

Season 1

Season 1 Contestants

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Elimination table

Episodes

Episode 1: Dishing Up Dreams

Original airdate: October 13, 2017

Episode 2: Food Truck Frenzy

Original airdate: October 20, 2017

Episode 3: Battle of the Buds

Original airdate: October 27, 2017 Battle winners in Bold

Episode 4: Chef's Best Friend

Original airdate: November 3, 2017

Episode 5: Food Fight!

Original airdate: November 10, 2017 Battle winners in Bold

Episode 6: It's No Cake Walk

Original airdate: November 17, 2017

Episode 7: Glow Big or Go Home

Original airdate: December 1, 2017

Episode 8: Field Day!

Original airdate: December 8, 2017

Episode 9: Un-bee-lievable

Original airdate: December 15, 2017

Episode 10: Restaurant Wars

Original airdate: January 5, 2018

Episode 11: The Claw

Original airdate: January 12, 2018

Episode 12: Cooking for Treasure

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Episode 13: Lemon Aid

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Episode 14: You Are Top Chef Junior!

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Season 2

Season 2 Contestants

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Elimination table

Episodes

** Episode 0: Making the Cut ** Original airdate: August 4, 2018 At boot camp, 22 talented young chefs compete for their chance to make the cast of the second season of the series.

Episode 1: Stirring Up a Celebration

Original airdate: September 8, 2018

Episode 2: Sunny Side Up

Original airdate: September 15, 2018

Episode 3: Rolling In Dough

Original airdate: September 22, 2018

Episode 4: Sweet Dreams Come True

Original Airdate: September 29, 2018

Episode 5: Field Day!

Original Airdate: October 6, 2018 Guest Judge: Reggie Bush Chefs participate in teams in three rounds The first two teams to finish win a significant advantage in the Gameday Quickfire Challenge.

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